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Women & Child Development Department Odisha (WCD Odisha) has announced 1 vacancy for the temporary Anganwadi Worker post in Bijepur under advertisement number 1048. Candidates who are 18 to 35 years as on 1 October 2026 and have passed 10th class can apply online from 9 October 2026 to 23 October 2026. Applicants must be a permanent resident of the concerned Anganwadi area. After applying online, candidates must submit the printed copy of the online application along with all required original certificates to the CDPO Bijepur office by 4 November 2026 up to 5:00 PM. Selection is merit based on marks secured in 10th class examination along with additional weightage for specific categories as per rules.

WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker Overview

WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker Important Dates

The online application period runs from 9 October 2026 to 23 October 2026, while the printed application along with original documents must reach the CDPO Bijepur office by 4 November 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

Vacancies by Project / Block

The single vacancy is located at Lemather-1 Anganwadi Centre under Hrudapali Gram Panchayat.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must be female and a permanent resident of the concerned Anganwadi area. If no eligible candidate is available within the Anganwadi centre area, candidates from the same revenue village, same revenue gram panchayat, or adjoining gram panchayat of the Panchayat Samiti may be considered. Educational qualification requires passing the 10th class examination or equivalent from a recognized board. Candidates must fall within the age limit of 18 to 35 years as on 1 October 2026.

Selection Process

Selection is carried out based on the merit of marks secured in the 10th class examination. Additional weightage and preference are given to candidates belonging to SC, ST, physically challenged (40% or above), widows, abandoned wives, orphans, and candidates who have successfully completed certificate or diploma courses in relevant fields associated with child development or allied activities as per government guidelines.

How to Apply for WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker

1. Visit the official application portal at engagement-awc.odisha.gov.in.
2. Fill out the online application form for the Anganwadi Worker post between 9 October 2026 and 23 October 2026.
3. Download and print a copy of the completed online application form.
4. Gather all required original certificates including birth proof, educational qualification certificates, mark sheets, residential certificate, and category/caste/status proof (such as for widows, divorced women, or persons with disabilities).
5. Submit the printed copy of the online application along with all original documents in person or by registered post to the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), Bijepur office by 4 November 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

Documents Required

• Birth proof certificate
• Educational qualification certificates
• Educational qualification mark sheets
• Residential certificate
• Caste, widow, divorced woman, deserted wife, or orphan status certificate where applicable

WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker Important Instructions

• Applications submitted after the online closing date of 23 October 2026 will not be accepted.
• Printed applications received at the CDPO Bijepur office after 4 November 2026 up to 5:00 PM will be summarily rejected.
• Applicants must produce all original documents at the office of the Child Development Project Officer, Bijepur on 4 November 2026 by 5:00 PM.
• Incomplete applications or applications with false data will be rejected.
• The appointing authority reserves the right to cancel the advertisement at any time without assigning any reason.

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